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Krav Maga in New York
50 Krav Maga schools across 26 cities in New York — including 13 with a free trial, 22 beginner-friendly, and 33 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Krav Maga — reality-based self-defense — is taught across New York for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, practical self-defense, women's, kids' and teens' programs, or law-enforcement and military instruction. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome, and a good instructor scales everything to you.
Cities in New York
Featured Krav Maga schools in New York
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-New York ranking →
Innovative Martial Arts & Krav Maga Defiance
4.8 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Krav Maga New York
4.9 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
SPAR Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
New York Self Defense Academy - Active Krav Maga
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🛡️ Free intro class — check their site
More ways to train in New York
- Best Krav Maga schools in New York — the state-wide ranking
- Women's self-defense — 9 schools in New York with women's classes
- Krav Maga for beginners — 22 beginner-friendly schools in New York, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen Krav Maga — 33 schools in New York with youth programs
- Free intro classes — 13 schools in New York offer a free intro or trial class
- Browse Krav Maga class types — women's self-defense, beginners, kids', teens, level classes, private lessons and more
Krav Maga programs in New York
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, looking for a women's class, or bringing the kids.
- 🧒 Kids Krav Maga in New York
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in New York
- 🌱 Beginners in New York
- 🔥 Fitness & Conditioning in New York
- 👤 Private Lessons in New York
- 🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military in New York
- ✨ Teens in New York
- 💪 Women's Self-Defense in New York
- 🥋 Adult Krav Maga in New York
- 🎯 Level Classes in New York
Other martial arts trained in New York
Many Krav Maga schools are multi-art. Here's what else New York schools teach under the same roof.
Krav Maga in New York: common questions
- How many Krav Maga schools are in New York?
- Our directory lists 50 Krav Maga schools across 26 cities in New York. The cities with the most are New York (11), Brooklyn (6), Latham (4).
- How much does Krav Maga cost a month in New York?
- Most New York schools don't post prices online. Across Krav Maga schools in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $49–$198 (median around $89). Krav Maga is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free intro classes available in New York?
- Yes — 13 schools in New York advertise a free intro, free first class, or trial week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners, women, and kids train Krav Maga in New York?
- Absolutely — Krav Maga welcomes all levels. 22 New York schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 33 run kids' or youth programs. Women's self-defense is one of the most popular reasons people start, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience — a good instructor scales everything to your level.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start Krav Maga?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Sparring and pressure-testing build up gradually, and a good school never throws beginners into hard contact. Technique- and drill-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace — just tell your instructor about any injuries and ease in.